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ROCKHAMPTON Come. See. Stay.
ROCKY HOST PROGRAM
Rockhampton Museum of Art | Quay Street, Rockhampton
From frontier town to bustling river port and gold rush city, Rockhampton’s colonial past and fortunes are preserved in sandstone, wrought iron and topped off with a magnificent copper dome. Like the Fitzroy River (Tunuba), these fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the years and today delivers a thriving city of heritage, history and modern life. Culture and art ignite pride in our region and are an important element of the Rockhampton community and lifestyle. The Rockhampton Museum of Art is the largest gallery in regional Queensland, hosting one of the most significant art collections in Australia. TOP 5 FACTS • The Rockhampton Museum of Art opened in February 2022 as part of a new vibrant cultural precinct at Rockhampton Riverside • The Rockhampton Museum of Art is the largest gallery in regional Queensland, hosting one the most significant art collections in Australia • Archer Park Rail Museum features a restored Purrey Steam Tram which operates for rides on Sundays • Archer Park’s Purrey Steam Tram was built in Bordeux, France and operated from 1909 to 1939 • The Darumbal people are the traditional custodians of the Rockhampton area.
MUST DO EXPERIENCES • Catch a live production at the Pilbeam Theatre • Learn about the indigenous stories of our region and throw a boomerang at Dreamtime Cultural Centre • Step back in time exploring preserved history at Archer Park Rail Museum and the CQ Military Museum • Visit an art exhibition at the GALA Gallery or at the Rockhampton Museum of Art • Re-visit our colourful history by taking the self guided Heritage Building Walk and learn what our oldest buildings were famous for back in their day
TOURISM OPERATORS & ATTRACTIONS Pilbeam Theatre | seeitlive.com.au Rockhampton Museum of Art | rmoa.com.au GALA Gallery | galagallery.com.au Dreamtime Cultural Centre | dreamtimecentre.com.au Rockhampton Heritage Village | heritagevillage.com.au Mount Morgan Township | mountmorgan.org.au Archer Park Rail Museum | archerparkrailmuseum.com CQ Military Museum | facebook.com/cqmmai Walter Reid Cultural Centre | rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au Gawala on Country Experiences | darumbal.com.au
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CBD Heritage Walk | A self guided tour of Australia’s longest National Trust heritage-listed street | Download tour Rockhampton Region Destination Guide | A guide on everything there is to do in the Rockhampton region | Download e-brochure Advance Rockhampton Tourism Industry Resources | Access image galleries, videos, industry partners and online platforms to promote your business | Visit website
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Visitors can access hard copies of these brochures and many more at the Explore Rockhampton Visitor Information Centre
The ‘Rocky Host’ program is an educational series created for frontline service operators in the Rockhampton Region to ensure, as a region, we are providing the best possible service to our visitors. The series is produced by Advance Rockhampton, Rockhampton Regional Council’s Economic Development, Tourism, Events and Marketing Unit.